Legal Counsel, Office of General Counsel - Sydney, Australia - King & Wood Mallesons

King & Wood Mallesons

Verified Company

Sydney, Australia

1 week ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Rare opportunity - 12mth contract to cover an internal secondment

Varied role that will suit a wellrounded PQE 4 years, looking for an inhouse role that will offer exposure within a top tier law firm
As a leading law firm, we actively seek people from diverse backgrounds to enrich our culture and performance.

Who are we?

A firm born in Asia, underpinned by world class capability.

With over 3000 lawyers in 29 global locations, we help our clients manage their risk and enable their growth. Our full-service offering combines un-matched top tier local capability complemented with an international platform.

We have deep roots in Australia spanning almost 200 years and acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional owners and custodians of these lands and waters.

Role Detail

The Office of General Counsel (OGC) within King & Wood Malleson's (KWM) aims to provide first class service with commercial advice.

They have an extensive understanding of KWM - how it operates as a business and a law firm.

Their goal is to find the balance between complying with our obligations under legislation and creating a valuable experience for our clients and our Partners and staff.

Joining this highly regarded inhouse team, reporting to the Head of Legal, this role will be responsible for providing legal advice to the firm and its associated entities.

Based in the Sydney office, with a balanced approach to WFH, key responsibilities include:

Providing assistance and support to the General Counsel, Head of Legal and broader OGC team
Delivering commercially focussed, and at an exceptional standard, legal advice to the firm and its associated entities covering Australia and Singapore on a broad range of legal matters
Reviewing, advising on and expertly drafting a wide range of legal documents, including supplier agreements, technology agreements, event agreements, leases, legal notices, confidentiality agreements and other legal documentation
This will be approx 70% of this 12mth position
Assisting with strategic projects that have firmwide significance by providing legal advice and considering relevant legal issues under the guidance of the Head of Legal

About You

Commercially astute, with an excellence without arrogance ethos, you will be seeking an opportunity to continue learning, while also adding value through your diligence and contract expertise.

This is a relationship role that requires diplomacy, professionalism and a solution focussed attitude.

You will also bring:

34 years+ experience in a practising legal role
Excellent organisational, matter management and time management skills
Strong drafting and advisory skills
Attention to detail to deliver a highquality work product
Ability to work autonomously and to use initiative to problem solve issues
Ability to build relationships and influence key stakeholders
Ability to communicate and work well in a small team environment
Ability to think holistically about legal issues and their practical impact for the firm.

Next Steps

Applications close COB Wednesday 20th March, 2024.

If you have any questions or need any further information, please don't hesitate to reach out to Bridget on

If you are not an Australian citizen or permanent resident, you must hold all visas and other approvals necessary for you to work for the firm in Australia.

Why work with us?

We promote a collaborative culture where people feel respected, valued and supported both personally and professionally, and where diversity and inclusion also play an important role in enhancing our knowledge,

driving innovative solutions for our clients

and creating

positive social impact

We live by our

Principles

, and strive for mastery in all that we do. We take pride in the high quality work we deliver. Working with colleagues and clients who are leaders in their fields, means the ability to explore new paths to progress with continual learning and development, career and leadership opportunities.

As part of the KWM community you'll have access to a suite of wellbeing initiatives,

benefits

, policies and processes, to enable you to achieve your career goals.

At KWM, we'll provide you with the platform to Learn, Master, Lead.